20-Minute Gochujang Noodles
These gochujang noodles are the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and umami flavors. Spaghetti noodles are dressed with a yummy gochujang sauce made with gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, black vinegar, and sesame oil.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 492kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Gochujang Noodles
- 200 g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced
- ¼ cup Persian cucumbers julienned
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional
- 1 tsp lemon juice optional
Gochujang Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp black vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 4 tsp granulated sugar
- 4 tsp gochujang
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti and set aside 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Mix all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan. Add the minced garlic and shallot and cook for 20-30 seconds until they start to brown.
- Add the sauce from step 2, cooked spaghetti, and 1 tablespoon of the pasta water. Mix until the spaghetti is coated in the sauce. Add more water if the sauce is not watery enough for you. Remove from the heat.
- Serve with green onions, Persian cucumbers, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1017mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg